Week in Review

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on inflation's impact on medical practices, a Medicare sequester update, and patients and texting. 

Sources in this episode:

Inflation and Medical Practices -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/mgma-poll-an-almost-universal-financial-pinch-on-m

Medicare Sequester -- https://www.cms.gov/outreach-and-educationoutreachffsprovpartprogprovider-partnership-email-archive/2021-12-16-mlnc?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGFL2yhiKBPJY0HOETyGHSs9ishJEqMKigxn1h_X5NgukOYsb1jUXO4UYKe7apBybxdYU08-Ba7IrCrkNY8AIa1JI1jNXGY3b4ltwLlvFzTRw#_Toc90391082?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-06-23&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs

MGMA's Medicare Sequester Letter -- https://www.mgma.com/advocacy/advocacy-statements-letters/advocacy-letters/february-28,-2022-mgma-and-partner-organizations-u?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-06-23&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGFL2yhiOav00uF4lLFmgzEGA__F2Rk6vR_pOy9J9E_GodnpF4xQ1wOQKwW0hN_MP7TtEINoRLJaU7dsXPK7CHJ7oxUCpBzv87ZoNxgav5fbQ

Patient Texting Survey -- https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/texting-can-be-lower-cost-tool-for-patient-outreach

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MGMA Week in Review: Inflation Hits Medical Practices, Medicare Sequester, Patients and Texting

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on President-elect Joe Biden's healthcare initiatives, physician compensation plans, and what it takes to be a compassionate leader.

Sources in this episode:

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/here-are-3-policies-biden-could-get-passed-democratic-senate-and-one-will-not

https://www.mgma.com/resources/resources/financial-management/physician-compensation-plan-essentials-for-2021-ma

https://hbr.org/2020/12/compassionate-leadership-is-necessary-but-not-sufficient

Additional resources:

To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma.com/advocacy

If you want to become part of the discussion, join the MGMA STAT panel by texting “stat” to 33550

Keep up with the latest industry news by going to www.MGMA.com.  If you have a story you want to share with us, email us at podcasts@mgma.com

MGMA Week in Review - Jan. 15, 2021 - Biden and Healthcare

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the Affordable Care Act, virtual care and vaccines and vaccination plans.

Sources in this episode: 

https://mgma.com/resources/government-programs/mgma-2021-policy-outlook-what-group-practices-nee

https://www.newyorker.com/science/medical-dispatch/five-countries-five-experiences-of-the-pandemic

https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/klas-survey-providers-telehealth-virtual-care-vendor-satisfaction
 

Additional resources: 

To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma.com/advocacy 

If you want to become part of the discussion, join the MGMA STAT panel by texting “stat” to 33550 

Keep up with the latest industry news by subscribing to the MGMA Insights Newsletter at mgma.com/insightsnewsletter. 

If you have a story you want to share with us, email us at podcasts@mgma.com

MGMA Week in Review - Jan. 22, 2021 - Virtual Care

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature three articles on vaccines, distribution shortages and a vaccine success story.

Sources in this episode: 

https://www.mgma.com/news-insights/press/nation%E2%80%99s-physician-practices-left-out-of-covid-19 

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blue-cross-blue-shield-of-massachusetts-alerts-members-about-covid-19-vaccine-fraud-schemes-301216464.html 

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/01/why-vaccination-slow-primary-care-doctors/617823/ 

Additional resources: 
To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma.com/advocacy 

If you want to become part of the discussion, join the MGMA STAT panel by texting “stat” to 33550 

Keep up with the latest industry news by subscribing to the MGMA Insights Newsletter at mgma.com/insightsnewsletter. 

If you have a story you want to share with us, email us at podcasts@mgma.com

MGMA Week in Review - Jan. 29, 2021 - Vaccines

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature content on burnout, physician stress, and behavioral health solutions.

Sources in this episode:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

www.medpagetoday.com/blogs/kevinmd/90946

https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2020/04/self-care-tips-for-health-care-workers/

Additional resources:
To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma.com/advocacy

If you want to become part of the discussion, join the MGMA STAT panel by texting “stat” to 33550

Keep up with the latest industry news by subscribing to the MGMA Insights Newsletter at mgma.com/insightsnewsletter.

If you have a story you want to share with us, email us at podcasts@mgma.com

MGMA Week in Review - Feb.  5, 2021 - Behavioral Health

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the #LetDocsGiveShots social media campaign and provide a template on how to communicate with patients who have a vaccine hesitancy. 

Sources in this episode:

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/doctors-cry-foul-over-being-left-out-of-covid-19-vaccine-push

https://www.mgma.com/landing-pages/letdocsgiveshots

https://www.mmm-online.com/home/channel/four-questions-to-ask-in-building-covid-19-vaccine-messaging/

Additional resources:

To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma.com/advocacy

If you want to become part of the discussion, join the MGMA STAT panel by texting “stat” to 33550

Keep up with the latest industry news by subscribing to the MGMA Insights Newsletter at mgma.com/insightsnewsletter.

If you have a story you want to share with us, email us at podcasts@mgma.com

MGMA Week In Review - Feb. 12, 2021 - #LetDocsGiveShots

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